Assistant Professor of Plant or Spatial Ecology

Coe College • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Coe College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology, starting Fall 2027. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses in Ecology and/or GIS for Biology majors. Responsibilities include designing and teaching upper-level electives in the candidate's expertise, teaching first-year biology majors' organismal and ecological courses, and potentially teaching courses like Spatial Statistics, Field Botany, Evolution, or Invertebrate Biology. Participation in interdisciplinary and First Year Seminar teaching is also expected. The typical course load is two lecture courses and two labs per semester. Non-teaching duties involve student-faculty research, advising, recruitment, and committee work. This position aims to strengthen the Environmental Science aspect of the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Plant Biology, Botany or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching, including the use of inclusive pedagogies.
• Strong mentoring and academic support of undergraduate student populations of diverse backgrounds.
• An active research agenda that can be modified for undergraduate research.
• A publication record in appropriate scientific journals in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States as Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Successful completion of a background and drive check in accordance with Coe College policy.

Nice To Haves

• Post-doctoral experience.
• GIS experience.
• Previous experience working with undergraduates.
• Ability to teach courses such as Spatial Statistics, Field Botany, Evolution, Invertebrate Biology, Environmental Studies or similar topics.
• Ability to complement the department's commitment to undergraduate education.
• Ability to enhance and expand the expertise and experiences represented through the faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Ecology and/or GIS for Biology majors.
• Designing and teaching an upper-level elective with lab in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Teaching the organismal and ecologically-focused lecture with lab for first-year biology majors.
• Teaching courses such as Spatial Statistics, Field Botany, Evolution, Invertebrate Biology, Environmental Studies or similar topics.
• Participating in interdisciplinary and First Year Seminar teaching.
• Conducting student-faculty research.
• Student advising.
• Prospective student recruitment.
• Committee work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree